Is The WikiLeaks Founder About To Make A Drastic Move?

He claimed if Obama granted clemency to Bradley Manning, he would agree to be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges.

And it is leading to a major showdown where Assange has a big decision to make.

With just days remaining in his Presidency, Obama commuted the sentence of Bradley Manning.

This decision has been controversial because Manning had leaked 700,000 documents regarding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to WikiLeaks. He was convicted under the Espionage Act and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Assange had previously stated he would return to the U.S. and face his charges – which he describes as unconstitutional – should Manning be released from prison.

So after Manning’s sentence was commuted, many wondered if Assange would live up to his word.

WikiLeaks’ twitter account answered that question.

Assange: “Thank you to everyone who campaigned for Chelsea Manning’s clemency. Your courage & determination made the impossible possible.”